Utah § 49-16-203 - Exemption of certain employees from coverage -- Exception.

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§ 49-16-203. Exemption of certain employees from coverage -- Exception.

Effective 7/1/2020
49-16-203.  Exemption of certain employees from coverage -- Exception.
(1) A firefighter service employee serving as the chief of any fire department or district is excluded from coverage under this system if that firefighter service employee files a formal written request seeking exemption.
(2) The chief of any fire department or district who retires from that position shall comply with the provisions of Section 49-11-504 and Chapter 11, Part 12, Postretirement Reemployment Restrictions Act, upon reemployment by the participating employer.
(3) An employee's exclusion, exemption, participation, or election described in this section:
(a) shall be made in accordance with this section; and
(b) is subject to requirements under federal law and rules made by the board.


Amended by Chapter 24, 2020 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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